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  • The Biggest Splash is a Safe Swimming Pool

    Paul Netter, Southern California Edison|Updated Jul 5, 2022

    Life might indeed be cool by the pool, but it's even better when it's safe in and around the water. That safety begins with an annual electrical inspection - of your pool, hot tub or spa and all their working parts to ensure that life-saving devices like ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and all grounding and bonding systems are functioning correctly to prevent hidden electrical hazards. "With swimming pools and hot tubs bringing water and electricity close together,...

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    Is it an Emergency When a Dog Eats Sand?

    Veterinary Emergency Group|Updated Jun 16, 2022

    Is your dog prone to eating sand when you take him to the beach? Have you ever wondered if this is a cause for concern? Do you know what to do if your dog eats too much sand? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, then this article will help! Many dogs love to go to the beach with their human family members, and it's not uncommon for them to eat a little sand while playing fetch or digging. However, eating too much can be potentially deadly for dogs, so this article is...

  • 'Fraudulent' Covid-Testing Company Agrees to Refund Clients in Los Angeles County

    Jack Simon, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Apr 28, 2022

    Sameday Health, a Venice-based COVID-19 testing company, allegedly falsified and forged test results, according to a complaint released by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, which reached a $22.5 million settlement with the company late last week. Sameday Technologies, which operates under Sameday Health, has 55 testing sites throughout the country, with 16 locations in Los Angeles County. In Santa Monica, a Sameday clinic is still open at 1335 3rd St. Promenade. The...

  • Lacking Covid Treatments, New York State Prioritizes Black and Brown People Over Whites in Drug Apportionment

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 13, 2022

    And we thought medical treatment should be passed out without regard to race! In a memo dated December 27, 2021 to health care providers, the New York State Department of Health warns they don't have enough Paxlovid or Monoclonal Antibody Treatment. Therefore, members of minority groups will be given priority over white people who are merely sick. Here's a link, no we're not making this up. http://mssnyenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/122821_Notification_107774.pdf It says...

  • Surviving a Pulmonary Embolism: "I had to go to the emergency room knowing I was in trouble."

    Dr. Glenn Mollette|Updated Dec 4, 2021

    On Saturday, October 2 I had to go to the hospital emergency room. The prior Tuesday I had an unusual leg spasm from my left thigh to my groin area. I've had pulled muscles from sports off and on and thought it was from exercise or just sitting weird in my recliner. By later Wednesday I noticed an occasional cough that felt strange. On Thursday I called my family doctor's office and reported I was coughing occasionally and didn't feel right. I was told by the receptionist,...

  • Tips for Dealing with an Alzheimer's Patient

    John Grimaldi, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Dec 1, 2021

    WASHINGTON, DC, Nov 26 -- More than six million Americans have been diagnosed as having Alzheimer's Disease and that number is growing at too fast a rate; the projection is that the numbers of Alzheimer's patients will more than double by 2050. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 11.2 million Americans are volunteer caregivers for loved ones with the disease. In fact, family members and friends account for 83% of all Alzheimer's caregivers. The pros are trained to know...

  • Tips for Avoiding Food-Borne Illness This Thanksgiving

    LA County Department of Public Health|Updated Nov 24, 2021

    LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) would like everyone to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday by staying safe and healthy. Public Health recommends following the tips below to avoid foodborne illness (also called foodborne disease or food poisoning) and keep the holiday celebration cheerful. Raw or undercooked meats including turkey, chicken, beef, and lamb can contain bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella or E. coli, that cause d...

  • Searching for Less Stress in a Can with Zenify

    Omid Vojdani, Edible Skinny|Updated Nov 19, 2021

    I've been fairly absent from the blog for a while. With trying to keep up a thriving therapy business during a pandemic, buying a home, starting a 3 year program to become a holistic healthcare practitioner, and as of 6 months ago becoming a father, life has definitely been a whirlwind. Time as well as simply brain bandwidth has become an incredibly important resource (as well as sleep with a 6 month old), and I had resided myself to putting aside product reviews for a time...

  • Hospital Formerly Known as Daniel Freeman Marina, to be Rebuilt as Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 4, 2021

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Group announced this week that it has selected the contractor to build its new Marina del Rey Hospital and construction of the "technologically-advanced community hospital" will begin in October. "After years of community outreach efforts-gaining support from key community leaders, organizations and the city of Los Angeles-we're excited to begin building a new hospital that will allow those who live and work in the Marina del Rey area to receive the...

  • County to Require Vaccine Proof at Bars, Outdoor Mega Events

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Updated Sep 21, 2021

    September 17, 2021 - Los Angeles County Health Department officials announced this week that they will be issuing a new Health Officer Order that will require vaccine verifications in order to enter bars, wineries breweries, nightclubs, and lounges. Either a vaccine verification or a negative Covid test within 72 hours prior will be required for attending outdoor mega events. These are already required at indoor mega events. The county's press release states the modified...

  • Not Everyone is Free This Independence Day: Addiction and Mental Health Issues Abound Since Lockdowns

    M.K. Leach|Updated Jul 2, 2021

    This 4th of July may be the most significant one in our lifetimes. Independence Day has always been a celebration of our country's freedom. But in 2021, this freedom has an entirely different meaning. We're finally free of the restrictions that have hampered our lives since the COVID 19 pandemic began nearly 18 months ago. But now, over half of the United States population has received at least one of the two vaccine shots, marking a major turning point of immunity. And with...

  • LA County Reports that COVID-19 Cases Among Pregnant Women Remain Low

    Observer Staff|Updated Jul 2, 2021

    The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 5 new deaths and 172 new cases of COVID-19. Of the five new deaths reported today, three people that passed away were over the age of 80, one person who died was between the ages of 50 and 64, and one person who died was between the ages of 30 and 49. To date, Public Health identified 1,247,899 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 24,445 deaths. There are 220...

  • Afternoon Naps Help Cognition in Seniors

    John Grimaldi, Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Jun 8, 2021

    WASHINGTON, DC, Jun 4 -- "Getting a good night's sleep comes highly recommended for the 50-plus population, particularly for the fastest growing segment of senior citizens, those over 65. In fact, it turns out that peaceful dozing overnight may not be enough for some seniors and that taking an afternoon nap may not only be good for toddlers, but can also be beneficial for seniors," according to Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. But,...

  • Counterfeiting a Vaccination Card is a Crime: Be on the Lookout for Fakes, says CA Attorney General Rob Bonta

    Alyssa Erdley, News with Attitude|Updated May 21, 2021

    Although California officials have repeatedly said they have no plans to institute a "vaccine passport" system in the state, apparently a lively trade in counterfeit vaccination cards has presumed they will not honor their word. How unreasonably suspicious of them! Adding to the completely unreasonable suspicion that access to public and private places will soon hinge on proof of vaccination, California Attorney General Rob Bonta stresses in a recent press release the dire...

  • Should the Elderly Use Marijuana? The Jury is Out

    Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated May 21, 2021

    WASHINGTON, DC, May 21 -- "More and more states are legalizing the use of cannabis [marijuana] and more and more seniors are using it to deal with the aches and pains of aging. Some have the consent of their physicians while others are tempted simply because 'they hear it works.' But, according to medical professionals, it's use comes with risks," warns Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Weber cites a report in Medical News Today, that...

  • Masks Off for Fully Vaccinated Persons - But Only in Certain Limited Situations says Los Angeles County Health Department

    Alyssa Erdley, News with Attitude|Updated May 2, 2021

    The Centers for Disease Control released new guidelines regarding masks, distinguishing between people who are vaccinated and those who are not. The Los Angeles County Health Department has reluctantly agreed to align with the new guidelines. Revealing that the government is as godawful at marketing as they are at producing, distributing, and creating, the federal agency recommended vaccinated people still wear masks in outdoor settings where 6 feet of distance can not be...

  • Public Health Alert: "Real Water" Brand Alkaline Water May be Linked to Acute Non-viral Hepatitis Illness

    LA County Department of Public Health|Updated Mar 26, 2021

    LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is alerting everyone that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending that consumers, restaurants, and retailers discontinue drinking, cooking with, selling, or serving "Real Water" alkaline water. The FDA along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Southern Nevada Health District and partners are investigating reports of acute non-viral hepatitis in N...

  • LA County Expects to Move From the Red to the Orange Tier in Early April, Rapidly Easing Lockdown Restrictions

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Updated Mar 26, 2021

    Los Angeles County may be moving into the Orange Tier of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in early April if case numbers continue to remain at their current low levels. The county finally moved out of the most restrictive Purple Tier on March 22, after a full year in that situation. If new case numbers remain low, the county may only remain in the next, Red Tier, for only a few weeks. The County needs to maintain less than 3.9 cases per 100k people for three weeks in order to...

  • Seniors: Get Your Hearing Checked

    Association of Mature American Citizens|Updated Mar 22, 2021

    WASHINGTON, DC, Mar 19 – Too many older Americans – most of us, in fact – suffer from hearing loss. But the worst thing about this fact is that most seniors are not getting their hearing checked on any regular basis, and too many doctors are not encouraging their older patients to get their hearing checked, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], says that as you might expect som...

  • Finally, California Deploys Additional Health Care Workers to Ease Stress on the System

    Governor's Office of Emergency Services|Updated Jan 4, 2021

    It was a long time coming. But the State of California has announced that it has sent emergency medical personnel to hospitals, to deal with rising Covid cases. The State press release follows: Enhancing efforts to protect healthcare workers and patients alike, the State of California - through the Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the Health and Human Services Agency - have deployed 1,280 medical personnel to healthcare facilities across the state. These...

  • Santa Monica's Covid Case Rate is 1.5% Per 100,000 residents. SM Covid Death Rate is .00044%

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 18, 2020

    Again warning of a "real and alarming'" surge in COVID-19 cases, Los Angeles County's public health director Barbara Ferrer said Monday LA County is vastly expanding its community outreach efforts to educate residents about slowing transmission of the virus, especially in hard-hit areas. Los Angeles County reported 2,152 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 327,964 since the pandemic began. The City of Santa Monica had 1148 cases, gi...

  • GIVEAWAY ALERT: AirPop, the World's First Air Wearables Company, Launches in the U.S. and Canada with New Line of Face Masks Available now

    Updated Oct 8, 2020

    We're offering a GIVEAWAY for some FREE MASKS! You can WIN 1 Adult and 1 Child AirPop MASK for your family! ENTER TO WIN HERE! To WIN: GO TO https://www.instagram.com/smobserver/ & Follow us @SMOBSERVER and check out our stories! AirPop is bringing its expertise in creating high-performance air wearable products to the United States and Canada, with the launch today of their new line of consumer face masks. Three AirPop mask models are available for purchase - the Light SE,...

  • A Piece Of Information To Give You Peace - (During These Stressful Covid Times)

    Dr. Gabriele Gross, Christine Peake PR|Updated Aug 8, 2020

    Effective lung cleansing is a very powerful way to protect yourself from respiratory problems. In the light of the ongoing COVID crisis this becomes the more important. Every time I respond to clients with this suggestion, I’m amazed that doctors do not mention it to their patients. Disclaimer: The following information is to provide education and information only. The content in this post is not intended to represent or replace medical treatment or diagnostics. Contact y...

  • LA County Closes All of its Beaches on Independence Day, Citing Covid-19

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jul 5, 2020

    The LA County Board of Supervisors has decided to close all its beaches for the July 4th weekend. The LA County Sheriff's Dept. said that it was surprised by the order, and would not enforce it. It is unclear whether or not the Santa Monica Police Department will enforce the order. Below is the press release from the county board of supervisors: Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced the closure of our beaches, piers, beach bike paths, and beach access...

  • LA County Closes Bars After 20 New Covid Deaths and 2,542 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19

    Observer Staff|Updated Jul 4, 2020

    Los Angeles County will heed Gov. Gavin Newsom's directive and bars in Los Angeles County must close today. The following is a press release from the LA County Dept of Public Health, dated 6/28/2020: The County Health Officer Order will be amended today to require that all bars, breweries, brew pubs, pubs, wineries and tasting rooms in L.A. County close unless they are offering sit-down dine-in meals. This includes closing bar areas in restaurants. The Los Angeles County...

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